South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
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Retained Recruitment

Retained Recruitment Process

The current recruitment process for people wishing to become retained firefighters:

Pre-Application

Stage 1: Driver's History Report, Information Session, literacy, abilities and numeracy assessments

Stage 2: National Criminal History Check and two references

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Stage 3: Medical Examination

Stage 4: Physical Aptitude Test (PAT 2)

Stage 5: Interview

Stage 6: Contract letter and commencement date (if successful)

Basic Skills and Breathing Apparatus course

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